But Gingrich also warned Republicans they cannot alienate centrist Republicans or GOP-leaning independents who have fallen away from the party.

But I guess it’s ok for them to alienate social conservatives. I would caution any of the seven GOP candidates to reject a Gingrich endorsement. It’s a kiss of death.

Update:Jim Geraghty points out that Newt has asked for abuse one more time when he harps about people outside the district weighing in on the NY 23 race (which obviously he misses the irony that he’s doing the exact same thing). In some cases he’s right, but in Scozzafava’s case:

Sorry, Newt. That’s not a bridge too far, that’s an overpass so remote that it takes the light from it several years to reach us.

Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts. He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm. Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings. He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in. Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids. Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA.

About Shane Vander Hart

Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts. He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm. Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings. He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in. Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids. Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA.